Social Media Reacts as Mississippi State Upsets Texas A&M in Blowout

Mississippi State won perhaps its biggest game to date in the 2024-25 season, peaking as March nears

Feb 18, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs center Michael Nwoko (23) reacts during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Humphrey Coliseum. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Mississippi State picked up a second-straight huge ranked victory on Tuesday night, routing No. 7 Texas A&M in the second half and beating the Aggies 70-54 in Starkville.

The Bulldogs were in desperate need of a couple of big wins after dropping four of their last six entering this past weekend's game at Ole Miss, and big wins they've gotten after beating the Rebels and Aggies consecutively.

Mississippi State used a 14-3 run to start the second half to take a 44-34 lead over Texas A&M and never let the Aggies get the lead to less than four before routing things late.

As you'd expect, social media came alive for Mississippi State during and right after the top ten victory.

A Good Looking Win for State

Victory frames 🙌

📸 » https://t.co/xjLD7Gh1hk#HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/xNte7Tq8ld

— Mississippi State Men's Basketball (@HailStateMBK) February 19, 2025

Statement Win by State

STATEMENT WIN FOR THE BULLDOGS 🐾

No. 21 Mississippi State comes up big in a win over No. 7 Texas A&M 🔥 pic.twitter.com/suCTJnT2le

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) February 19, 2025

Big Home Environment for Mississippi State

Shoutout to our 6th man 🫡#HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/YEMNxCK4oq

— Mississippi State Men's Basketball (@HailStateMBK) February 19, 2025

John Fanta Leaves Impressed by State

So impressed by Mississippi State tonight. They gave Texas A&M a taste of its own medicine with how they guarded and Josh Hubbard was absolutely fantastic with 25 points and 4 assists. Bulldogs get a COMMANDING top-10 win and show why they can be a second weekend team.

— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) February 19, 2025

Bulldogs Now a Lock for NCAA Tournament?

Mississippi State…..

Welcome to LOCK status! Great second half gives State the win over Texas A&M and it’s now a 100% lock! Back in the dance again!

25 from Josh Hubbard. He’s found it again.

Hail?

— T3 Bracketology™️🏀 (@T3Bracketology) February 19, 2025

New Program Record for Mississippi State

Just The Beginning#HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/vlBC24iNn9

— Mississippi State Men's Basketball (@HailStateMBK) February 19, 2025

Mississippi State Headed Towards a Four-Seed?

Updated Mississippi State resume metrics... Sheeeeesh 😳

12 KPI
15 SOR
10 WAB

Might be closer to a 4 seed than you think. Need a couple wins by margin to juice up the predictive metrics. https://t.co/GeK9oBICib

— JBR Bracketology (@JBRBracketology) February 19, 2025

State Moves Up in NCAA NET Ranking Following Win

Notable NCAA NET ranking moves, Feb 19:

Wisconsin: 10 (+2)
Maryland: 12 (+2)
Kentucky: 14 (+2)
Missouri: 15 (+2)
Texas A&M: 17 (-6)
Illinois: 18 (-2)
Kansas: 21 (-6)
Mississippi State: 26 (+3)
UCLA: 28 (-5)
BYU: 31 (+5)
UNC: 50 (-3)
Colorado State: 68 (+3)
TCU: 72 (+4)
LSU: 78…

— Made For March (@madeformarch) February 19, 2025

Take That L Back to College Station

Final - #7 Texas A&M 54, #21 Mississippi State 70 pic.twitter.com/iEmpKyeo2L

— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) February 19, 2025

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